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KY-1965 over Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Woodford County, Kentucky · 3.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1964 · Structure no. 120B00018N

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
474
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-1965 over Clear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying KY-1965 over Clear Creek in Woodford County, Kentucky. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 474 vehicles a day, projected to reach 474 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKY-1965
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.2 MI S of JCT Ky 1964
RouteState Highway 1965
CountyWoodford County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.94556, -84.745
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic474 (2020)
Projected traffic474 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-1965 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-1965 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does KY-1965 over Clear Creek carry?

About 474 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is KY-1965 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns KY-1965 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.